Reaching English Learners Act

Senate Bill 1963 - Reaching English Learners Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1963 Reaching English Learners Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 9:31 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1963

Reaching English Learners Act

This bill directs the Department of Education to establish a grant program for preparing future teachers to effectively instruct English learners to achieve at high levels in early childhood education programs and in elementary and secondary schools. Under the program, grants must be given to partnerships between (1) certain institutions of higher education, and (2) high-need local educational agencies or high-need early childhood education programs.

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Current Status of Bill S 1963

Bill S 1963 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill S 1963 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2021. Bill S 1963's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1963

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1963

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability and paralysis

- Education programs funding

- Elementary and secondary education

- Foreign language and bilingual programs

- Government information and archives

- Higher education

- Licensing and registrations

- Performance measurement

- Preschool education

- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1963

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners.

Reaching English Learners Act